Expositor's Bible Commentary Commentary 2 Corinthians 4:15

"For all things [are] for your sakes, that the grace, being multiplied through the many, may cause the thanksgiving to abound unto the glory of God." — 2 Corinthians 4:15 (ASV)

This verse concludes a section of Paul’s thought, for in v.16 he repeats the phrase “we do not lose heart” (GK 1591) from v.1. Rather movingly, he reminds his converts that he endures all his afflictions with resilience, not to promote his own good but for their benefit (cf. 4:5), and ultimately for God’s glory. As God’s grace expanded in their hearts and through them reached ever-increasing numbers, so too the volume of thanksgiving to God for the receipt of illumination (cf. 4:6) was increasing and promoting the glory of God.